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NORMA BEAR Obituary

NORMA BEAR Norma Jean Bear, born Norma Jean Wilson on April 27, 1950, in Kentucky, was called to eternal rest on October 2, 2025. Norma spent most of her life in Elwood, Indiana, where she made countless friends and touched numerous lives. She was a graduate of Anderson High School and went on to establish a fulfilling career as a hairdresser. For more than three decades, she offered her services at Alexandria Care Center and later spent 27 1/2 years at Parkview, now known as Elwood Health & Living. As a hairdresser, Norma was more than a professional. She was a confidante and a friend to her clients, many of whom she served for decades. Her gentle touch, warm smile, and engaging conversation were as much a part of her service as her skill with a pair of scissors. Norma was a beloved member of her community, and her absence will be profoundly felt. Norma is survived by her son, Tony Ashbaugh, her grandchildren, Alison (James) Maynard, Libby Ashbaugh, Sierra Ashbaugh, and Jim Ashbaugh, and her step-siblings Raymond Dial, Grant Dial, and Hope Dial. She was preceded in death by her father, Norman Wilson, her Step father Ray Dial, her mother, Vergie Dial, and her former husband, Adam Bear Jr. Viewing will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 11:00am EDT at Dunnichay Funeral Home, 1113 South Anderson Street, Elwood, Indiana. This will be followed by the funeral service at the same location at 1:00pm EDT. Pastor Scott Blaylock of Life Church will officiate the services. Burial will take place in Sunset Memorial Park in Elwood. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to the American Diabetes Association through the funeral home. Norma's life was full of love, laughter, and service to others. We invite everyone who knew and loved Norma to continue to celebrate her life by sharing their =]memories and photos on the memorial page. Your stories and pictures will help to keep her memory alive in our hearts.

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Published by The Call-Leader from Oct. 6 to Oct. 9, 2025.

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Norma Jean Viewing at Dunnichay Funeral Home

1113 South Anderson Street, Elwood, IN 46036

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Norma Jean Funeral at Dunnichay Funeral Home

1113 South Anderson Street, Elwood, IN 46036

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